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Four-Star Recruit Compared to Shaquille O'Neal Includes Illinois in Top Seven
For a few weeks, it felt like Illinois was in the market only for shooters. At every position, 1 through 5, the Illini were in the hunt for long-range snipers.
Did College Football News Undervalue Illinois Football in Preseason Rankings?
The college football experts tend to be quite high on Illinois heading into the 2025 season. ESPN has the Illini at No. 11 in its most recent rankings, while Phil Steele has Bret Bielema’s squad a bit lower at 17th.
Illinois Basketball Extends Offer to Athletic Center From Class of 2027
Last year, Illinois shot more three-pointers per game (30.1) than any other high-major program in the country. And that figure should hold pretty steady – and possibly climb – in the coming years, as coach Brad Underwood has made it abundantly clear that the Illini are a metrics-based program that prioritizes getting threes up at a high clip.
Illinois Basketball Offers a Pair of High-Upside Class of 2028 AAU Teammates
Illinois has become known for its pursuits of international prospects, but in the latest instance of the Illini targeting foreign-born talent, the recruits already call the United States – specifically, New York – their home. Yes, that recruits, plural.
Four-Star Recruit Jacob Eberhart Picks Illinois Over Alabama, Nebraska and More
The late Jason Eberhart was a defensive lineman for Illinois football back in the late 1990s, which would have given his son – Jacob Eberhart, a four-star athlete in the class of 2026 – reason enough to consider committing to the Illini himself.
Illinois Basketball Offers Maximo Adams, a Top-50 Prospect From Class of 2026
Illinois basketball is always on the hunt for another shooter. Unsurprisingly, coach Brad Underwood and his staff’s latest pursuit – Maximo Adams – is just that.
Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 12
Illinois Basketball: Assembling the Best Starting Five of the Brad Underwood Era
Illinois coach Brad Underwood and associate head coach Orlando Antigua, one of the nation’s top recruiting combinations, have overseen an influx of talent in the program during Underwood's eight seasons at the helm.
Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 10
Brad Underwood Scouts Nation's No. 1 Center and Key Illini Target
Illinois coach Brad Underwood wasted no time taking advantage of this month's first live recruiting period (July 10-13), as he was in person to scout an important Illini target on Thursday – the first day coaches are allowed to by NCAA rules.
Illinois Basketball Hires Kevin Kruger, Son of Former Illini Head Coach
Illinois basketball in recent years has extended itself thousands of miles and across oceans to land some of its top on-court talent, but for their latest coaching hire the Illini just dipped into their own backyard.Illinois head coach Brad Underwood on Wednesday announced the hiring of Kevin Kruger to the role of assistant to the head coach.
Illinois Basketball Set to Renew Rivalry in 'Home and Home' With Tennessee
Last year's Tennessee-Illinois non-conference clash at Champaign's State Farm Center proved to be one of the most exciting games on the regular-season college basketball slate, but more important for the Illini was the early test it served – and the bar it set for the rest of the season.
Kofi Cockburn News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 9
How Former Illinois All-American Kofi Cockburn Fared Overseas Last Season
One of the most memorable players in Illinois basketball history, Kofi Cockburn etched his name into Illini lore as a two-time All-American, a walking double-double and, not for nothing, a winner.
Is Illinois Basketball a Good Fit for Former Ivy League Player of the Year?
The 2025-2026 college basketball season hasn't even started and we're already thinking about next year's transfer portal. Or the subject has likely commanded
Bret Bielema News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 8
Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Named to Dodd Trophy Preseason Watch List
Illinois' Bret Bielema has been one of the most talked about head coaches in all of college football this offseason. After leading the Illini to a 10-3 record and a Citrus Bowl victory last season, Bielema received recognition when he was named to the 2025 Bobby Dodd preseason watch list.
ESPN's 2025 Preseason College Football Power Index Sells Illinois Short
For all the college football pundits who agree that Illinois is in position to deliver one of its best-ever seasons and, at the very least, shapes up as a preseason top-25 program, there is one "expert" with a wildly dissenting take.
Illinois Commit Mihailo Petrovic Still Missing From Roster: What It Means
A quick scroll through Illinois basketball’s official 2025-26 roster reveals every returning Illini before reaching the new additions – a category in which Serbian point guard Mihailo Petrovic should fall.
Who is Illinois Basketball's X-Factor – and What Is His Ceiling and Floor?
Every college basketball season involves a number of question marks and unknowns – perhaps none more so than the 2024-25 campaign that saw Illinois turn over its roster and bring in 10 newcomers.
Gabe Jacas News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 7
Illinois' Gabe Jacas Named Top 5 Linebacker in EA Sports College Football 26
Gabe Jacas has quickly emerged as one of the most feared defenders in college football – and now he’s getting the recognition to match. The Illinois linebacker was recently named one of the top five linebackers in EA Sports College Football 26, earning a 92 overall rating that puts him in elite territory.
Illinois Basketball Offers Class of 2026 Combo Guard From Missouri
Over the past week, Illinois has largely been pursuing little-known prospects , which is a bit of an unexpected twist for a program that is teetering on
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / July 4
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Last Word On Sports / July 3
Illinois Basketball 2025-26 Preview: Fighting Illini Control Their Destiny
Illinois basketball is in for quite a challenge during the 2025-26 college basketball season. It’s no different than previous years, when Illinois lost a lot of talent to the NBA or the transfer portal.
Bret Bielema News / Athlon Sports / June 26
Bret Bielema Has Change of Heart on Georgia Allegations
During a recent episode of "The Triple Option" podcast, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema stirred controversy when discussing running back Josh McCray’s transfer to Georgia. “Somehow he found his way to the portal and 12 hours after being in the portal he was on a flight to Georgia.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Wizards take Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year at No. 21
After trading down from No. 18 to No. 21, the Washington Wizards have made Illinois guard/forward Will Riley their second pick of the night. Washington drafted Tre Johnson at No. 6.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Heat take combo guard with 20th pick
He's a 6-foot-6 combo guard, spent time as a teenager with BC Rytas-2 in his home country of Lithuania and then with FC Barcelona in Spain before coming stateside a year ago to play for Illinois.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 28
Illinois lands former five-star recruit and son of former NBA star via transfer portal
Illinois has picked up a very interesting player via the transfer portal. Andrej Stojakovic, son of former NBA player Peja Stojakovic, has committed to head coach Brad Underwood and the Fighting Illini.
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